New York Agriculture

New York is a leading agricultural state, worth $6.36 billion in 2015. Below is the latest data available, provided by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and Farm Credit East.

In 2014 there were 35,537 farms in New York State and 7,183,576 acres of farmland.

Dairy and milk production accounts for nearly 26,000 jobs in New York State. Grain and oilseed farming employs nearly 15,500. Veggie and melon farming is responsible for 7,750 jobs. All sectors of agriculture in New York State is responsible for 197,745 jobs.